Northwest companies use online tools for real time feedback
A media measurement company reaches deal with Kantar Shopcom for retail data; TinyPulse tracks employee sentiment in Oregon company.
Oxfam: Top 1 percent to have more wealth than rest of the world combined next year
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The world’s richest people saw their percentage of the global wealth jump to 48 percent in 2014.
Officials report 50,000 gallons of oil spilled in Yellowstone River
FOX BUSINESS: A breach to a pipeline is suspected as the cause.
State legislature releases budget framework early
Lawmakers in charge of Oregon’s Ways and Means Committee set the record for earliest budget release last week.
Ashland-based electric motorcycle manufacturer sold to Polaris
Brammo will focus on developing drive trains and batteries after selling its motorcycle division.
Soldiers still waiting to be paid for Iraq oil case
A federal judge said a group of Oregon National Guardsman who were exposed to carcinogens deserved $81 million.
Tech innovations play central role at retail convention
Analyst contends most gadgets are impractical or unnecessary.
State’s reluctance to make exceptions for drop-in child care makes service sparse
The owners of drop-in child care centers in Portland contend that citizens are underserved because of day care rules.
Rule change allows for American exports to Cuba
USA TODAY: Business leaders surprised by how lenient shipment rules that go into effect today are.
Swiss eschewing currency cap could hurt euro
BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK: The struggles of the currency of the European Union could compound by the Swiss’ decision.